BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Philosophy (Honours) in Langley Canada | Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Langley Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,111
(c. USD16,587.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Philosophy Major at KPU offers students a comprehensive education in key areas of Western Philosophy. Students in this program will study logic, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and the history of philosophy. Designed to meet diverse educational goals, the curriculum emphasizes cultivating critical thinking and writing abilities, both broadly and within specialized philosophical research. KPU philosophy students benefit from an engaging academic environment that fosters intellectual growth while equipping them for graduate studies. The program also nurtures civic engagement, leadership qualities, and essential reasoning, writing, and analytical skills valuable across all professional fields.
The Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy enables students to establish a strong foundation in this fundamental humanities discipline. Every philosophy student completes an introductory formal logic course. At the intermediate level, five required courses cover Moral Theory (examining ethical principles), Metaphysics (exploring reality's nature), Epistemology (investigating knowledge boundaries), Ancient Greek Philosophy, and Modern Philosophy.
Advanced students can choose from several pathways: specialized seminar-style courses on philosophical topics; an Applied Ethics concentration featuring tailored courses in Business, Environmental, and Biomedical Ethics; a Practicum course strengthening research and professional skills; or an honors program culminating in a thesis project.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Courses
Completion of BC English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents)
As part of the Adult Dogwood Diploma, completion of English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+
Completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) English A (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
Completion of AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
For English 12 and all other provincially examinable courses, KPU will accept the blended grade (classroom grade + provincial examination grade) OR the classroom grade — whichever is higher — for the purposes of Faculty and program admission, and for satisfying course prerequisites, where applicable. Current students wishing to use a higher classroom mark for the purposes of satisfying prerequisites should request to have an official copy of their high school transcript sent to Admissions should they wish to have their academic record updated to include the classroom mark for any provincially examinable courses.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
Tuition
CAD
23,111